PBA: Phoenix outlasts import-less Meralco for second straight win

MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix escaped a depleted Meralco side, 98-97, to improve to 2-0 in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night. The Fuel Masters took advantage of a Bolts squad missing import Jordan Varnado, who sat out with a calf injury. “This is a lucky break that we caught when Meralco didn’t have their import,” said coach Charles Tiu. “But, give credit to them, they did really well, they easily could’ve gotten this game. It’s not our best game, we’re not much in sync but we played a really good team that’s always […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Phoenix outlasts import-less Meralco for second straight win